Hagerstown City Park Lake (Key Street)
Key Takeaway
Hagerstown City Park Lake (Key Street) is classified as low hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1920 and is 106 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 4.6% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 37 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1920 |
| NID ID | MD00266 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
City of Hagerstown Parks and Recreation
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Hagerstown City Park Lake (Key Street)?
Hagerstown City Park Lake (Key Street) is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Hagerstown City Park Lake (Key Street)?
Hagerstown City Park Lake (Key Street) is owned by City of Hagerstown Parks and Recreation (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hagerstown City Park Lake (Key Street) built?
Hagerstown City Park Lake (Key Street) was completed in 1920, making it 106 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Hagerstown City Park Lake (Key Street)?
Hagerstown City Park Lake (Key Street) serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Hagerstown City Park Lake (Key Street)?
Hagerstown City Park Lake (Key Street) has a dam height of 10 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Hagerstown City Park Lake (Key Street) last inspected?
Hagerstown City Park Lake (Key Street) was last inspected on January 18, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.